Stevie MacKenzie-Smith - Feat Alex Fury

Stevie MacKenzie-Smith, author of Discoteque Confusion, is an ambitious and likeable writer who is very passionate about style and the fashion community she finds herself in. Since its inception five years ago, her blog has found recognition with a number of mainstream media outlets.

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At only 27, Alex Fury is the fashion director at SHOWstudio.com as well as a contributor to a number of fashion magazines, newspapers and websites. Alex has been a guest lecturer at Central St Martins and the Design Museum, and is a trend consultant for a variety of companies including the BBC.

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BISCUIT MONDAYS 29.11.10

Ok, so as you know my release for my mix tape was supposed to be dropping on the 20.12.2010. But me and my team have decided to push it back till the 16.01.2011 as we dont want to rush such greatness! 

I have decided to drop a track every Monday until then. So that's 6 tracks mate, free to download too!


The first track drops next Monday 29.11.2010

Biscuit Mondays

So look out for that!

Diplo in the studio with Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry at the Red Bull Studio in London

Mr Scratch is a funny guy :)

Go Out:The BackPack Book

I might actually get this book, as I am actually quite fascinated with back Pack or as us British people say "Rucksacks"

This book features a collection of bags from different bag makers. This solely dedicated to backpacks!

You can now purchase this from amazon.com

BamaLoveSoul.Com Presents The Street Lamp Sessions Vol. 1

This compilation came out back in April this year. I came across it the other day and decided  to give it a listen. What can I say, what a lovely mix to chill to on a relaxing evening.
I'm sure you will enjoy this as much as I did, it kind of makes you just throw yourself back and just relax-think of nothing but good things.
This was BamaLoveSoul.Com first remix compilation, and they did a great job!

Click on the link below to download!
http://bamalovesoul.bandcamp.com/album/the-street-lamp-sessions-vol-1

Kanye West – My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (Original Samples)

I have yet to get the album and I am actually so excited to get it. In the mean time here are the original samples that Kanye has used to create the recent album. This has been put together by FakeShoreDrive .

I would rather listen to the album first before playing this, but hey if you already have the album. Download and enjoy!

 http://www.fakeshoredrive.com/2010/11/kanye-west-mbdtf-the-samples.html

1.Mike Oldfield – “In High Places” (Dark Fantasy)
2.The Turtles – “You Showed Me” (Gorgeous)
3.Cold Grits – “It’s Your Thing” (Power)
4.King Crimson – “21st Century Schizoid Man” (Power)
5.Continent No. 6 – “Afromerica” (Power)
6.Manfred Mann’s Earth Band – “You” (So Appalled)
7.Smokey Robinson – ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” (Devil In A New Dress)
8.Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth – “The Basment” (Runaway)
9.The Mojo Men – “She’s My Baby” (Hell Of A Life)
10.Black Sabbath – “Iron Man” (Hell Of A Life)
11.Aphex Twin – “Avril 14th” (Blame Game)
12.Bon Iver – “Woods” (Lost In The World)
13.Manu Dibango – “Soul Makossa” (Lost In The World)
14.Lyn Collins – “Think” (Lost In The World)
15.Gil-Scott Heron – “Comment #1? (Lost In The World)
16.Backyard Heavies – “Expo ’83? (Runaway)
17.Tony Joe White – “Stud-Spider” (Hell Of A Life)

The great frost could be hitting us this year.......

I came across this picture of the River Thames which was taken back in 1963. The weather reporters were saying it could get that cold again this year.

Oh Boy, bobsled team anyone?

Theophilus London “Flying Overseas” Video

Love the song, but I don't think the video captured the song.

 

I remember where I was, what I was wearing and what I was thinking when I heard this.......I LOVE THIS!

Chipmunk ft Chris Brown - Champion

I am feeling this a lot!

Vans x Santigold

 Vans has collaborated with Santigold on these black high top's, these are due for release Spring 2011!  

Weekend re-cap

I had quite an interesting weekend. I received a text early hours of Saturday morning saying I have two secret V.I.P tickets to go to the DefJam Rapstar game launch-Ok, how strange!

The thing is, the event started at 10:30am in the morning, I repeat 10:30am-Could this possibly be a setup? 

Anyway, I decided to go and bring Chaz with me-you know just in case.

Ok, so we got to the venue and they were running behind schedule like always.

It was around 12pm before they opened the doors, as I said I didn't know what to expect.

Got inside now and thought "What the hell" there was about 20 of us in the venue, it was actually quite funny.

Bad promotion or what, well one thing clear is, it was a secret alright as the place was empty.

They offered us the chance to play the game, I was like no no no!

But there was a cute kid who decided to have ago and after that, you couldn't get him off.

The games looks fun if you were to play it with a bunch of people at your house.

We decided to bounce as it was long to stick around and eat crisp all morning!

Check out the freebies we got :)

A mad ting lol!

 Posing!

Loving the new material from Marsha!

My poor boots!

I brought a pair of Yessica Boots back in 2008 from France, I am now kicking myself as I should have brought two because they are starting to fall apart! They are my favourite pair of boots and I can not find them anywhere, even online :(

I don't want to go over to France again, but it may look like I have to.

I am hunting!

Creative Control

I am loving the creative pieces that Damon Dash is putting out through his company. Keep em coming!

TECHNICOLOR LOVER EPISODE 9

TECHNICOLOR LOVER EPISODE 9 from Creative Control on Vimeo.

REASONABLE DOUBT LIVE-Loving this!

REASONABLE DOUBT LIVE from Creative Control on Vimeo.

WORD TRAILER

WORD TRAILER from Creative Control on Vimeo.

PORTRAIT OF MY LIFE: LLOYD BANKS coming soon

PORTRAIT OF MY LIFE: LLOYD BANKS coming soon from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Suit For Ma Dukes tonight WOOP!

Click on the link to get your tickets

http://www.thedoctorsorders.com/onthereal/default2.html

Click on the link to get your tickets

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=152130861489765

Picture taken by the Legendary Pete Williams!

Baptman Presents: Under The Influence Mixtape

Inspired by the recent documentary “Influencers”

 Featuring the likes of J.Cole, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Common, Aloe Blacc and others.....

Click to download from Bandcamp.com

http://influencersmixtape.bandcamp.com/album/under-the-influence

House Of Billiam x Harvest Varsity Jacket

Swizz Beatz x Reebok Sneaker Preview

Reebok hasn't really done it for me for a while, but I am feeling this collaboration here!

These drop in 2011

Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe MAN Duck Jacket

Gorillaz Featuring Daley - Doncamatic

Loving this right now

Amazing footages to watch!

I came across this footage on Amede Soundsmith's page and was blown away by it.
Nothing much has changed. It almost looks like now but with the lights switched off lol!
I love looking at things like this, I wonder what type of camera this would have been shot on. Time to do a little more research.
Also check out the other videos.
Enjoy!

The London Underground (1946)

London Underground Circa 1963

Driving Through London (1950s-60s)

YUKETEN×BEAMS

Adidas Originals “We Are London” video teaser

DJ Rahdu – Nothin But Butter Vol. 8: The Creamy Smooth Chronicles (Download)

This mix was created for the music lovers!

Click below to download this tape

http://www.stickysugarshack.com/2010/09/nothin-but-butter-vol-8-creamy.html

                                                        NBB8 Intro

Exile – Summer Song Remix feat J Mitchell

Electric Wire Hustle – Chaser

Slakah the Beatchild – Enjoy Ya Self

 Spinnerty – Just Listen Pt2 feat Jacqueline Marie and K15

Green Tea – Power (prod by AppleJac)

James Brown – Blues & Pants

Hezekiah – Cornbread  feat D.R.E.S. the Beatnik

Jamal – Wow, Thyere all Faded

Mos Def – Universal Magnetic

Del the Funky Homosapien – Easter Eggs

Sonicbloom – Minty

Tall Black Guy – Rock the Stage

Portformat – Scream & Shout feat Miles Bonny

Thinkloud – U Gotta Find feat Shuanise

Numaads – Now (Robot Koch Remix)

Erykah Badu – Vibrate On

B.Lewis – Day 4: First of Me feat Mar

Dutchmassive – The Realease (Breath Easy)

Theophilus London – Life of a Lover feat Jesse Boykins III

Tiombe Lockhart – Mr Johnnie Walker

Shen-7 – Autopilot

HaLo – Don’t Stop

Angela Johnson – Hurts Like Hell

Donn T – Look at  (What u Startin’)

Shahrokh Sound of K. – Ilike (Future Mix)

Funkineven – You

Rick Wade – Bleach

Pezzner – Dewolfe

Moodyman – Black Mahogani

Amel Larrieux – For Real (SoFoReal Productions Remix)

Geno Young – Other Side of Life

Conya Doss – Never be the Same

NBB8 Outro

Full Crate ‘The Barb’ (Preview)

The cover is simple but crazy!

I'm loving the beard too!

Full Crate dropped a couple snippets from his upcoming project called 

‘The Barb‘,which is accompanied by Mars on the vocals.

The project officially drops on November 22nd

http://kilawattmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-barb

Vans of the day 36!

Vans California Mid Skool ’77 “Hiker”



I've decided.....

These are the best bag sweeties

3 for 99p too!

I had to get these at the early hours of this morning, tasted so good!

Kid Cudi @ RSVP Gallery promoting his new album!

Ryan Leslie at Fabric!

So yesterday my friend hollered at me with a free ticket to see Ryan Leslie, at first I was excited. But as the evening started drawing in, I was like man it's too cold!
Anyhoo I decided to bear it and go up there, I actually had a great time.
I got the chance to meet Mr. Husdon who is so cool! He complemented me on my hair *Smiles*
I also bumped into Bluey who performed a song with Ryan on the night, it was nice catching up with him too!
Bumped into Twin B also, and couldn't believe how much younger he looked without his cainrows. I almost didn't recognize him.

Ryan Leslie went wild on the set; all I can say is that his Fans base is loyal!
After the show was the after party, wasn't in the mood to be honest, but hey we were rolling with his people; so getting there and being looked after wasn't a problem, so I rolled!
The after party was nice; I just realized how some ladies act stupid around a famous people. Rolling up there dresses, flicking there hair, trying to make eye contact. It was quite funny to watch.
I also got a chance to meet Ryan Leslie's band who were nice and quite comical! The Bass player said that he wanted to fly me out to New York, I said "Hey, if you’re paying, then lets do this lol!
Ryan Leslie was cool too, spoke to him briefly. He told me I must visit New York, and I'm missing out as I have never been.

I also met these two guys, Oliver and Rob, again real cool guys.Oliver is doing big things at the moment, he is a producer and has put out music through Fabric and the Rob is an actor who attends RADA. They were cool peoples and we decided to exchange contact.

Overall it was a good night, I managed to network a bit, mingle and buss a couple moves lol!


So smiles all round

Thom Browne For Women Spring 2011 Preview

Courtesy of the Blackberry!

After a long evening we decided to get something to eat, Ah man!

This view was great!

I went in on the cakes!

The Chaser Years.....The Photographic Art of Pete Williams

We had the privilege of having our pictures taken down at the Maverik Showroom by the legendary Pete Williams who has also taken pictures for DJ Shadow, Represent, Sizzla, Soweto Kinch, The Roots, Courtney Pine, Nina Simone to name a few....

Pete Williams has be taken pictures for 'Straight No Chaser' Magazine for many years, so this was to showcase his work from over the years

So I was pretty chuffed that he wanted to take our pictures.

It was a great night, I got a chance to mingle and meet some cool people. It was like everyone there was about something which was refreshing.

This exhibition runs until the 20th Nov

Click on the link below for more details!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=158798900827330

 Courtesy of Angelo Carnielo

 Courtesy of Angelo Carnielo

CORDLESS LIVE - HIP HOP SESSIONS is TOMORROW !!! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Tickets are selling fast but there are still a few advance tickets up for grabs- so get your tickets NOW to avoid queuing up out side !!!http://www.cordless-show.com/news.asp?id=125

Michaela the Poet will open up the night so be on time to watch her performance

Doors open at 7 and the show starts 8 so don't be late :)

See you there !!!!

Theophilus London featuring Devonte Hynes & Solange Knowles – Flying Overseas

This is actually a nice collaboration between the artist.

Its got a nice summer evening feel to it, and I'm loving Solange's vocals!

Theophilus London featuring Devonte Hynes & Solange Knowles - Flying Overseas by Hypetrak

The Chaser Years.....The Photographic Art of Pete Williams Today at 18:00 - 20 November at 16:00

A Straight No Chaser + Maverik Showroom Collaboration

The Chaser Years
The Photographic Art of Pete Williams
12th - 20th November 2010
...
11th Nov. Private View

THE CHASER YEARS: The Photographic Art Of Pete Williams is the first event in the build up to a major exhibition, in the summer of 2011, that will unleash the Interplanetary: Ancient to Future vision of Straight No Chaser magazine. This show is synchronized with the London International Jazz Festival and is devoted to Pete William’s deeply resonant, powerful and spiritually infused portraits which are grounded in today’s global club culture but stem from a musical diaspora which reflects the profound impact of this thing called “Jazz!”
Pete Williams is an artist. He has produced impressive bodies of work for Far Out records and MELT/B&W but he is internationally renowned for the iconic photographic images he produced for Straight No Chaser magazine. For nigh on two decades he has worked closely with the driving force behind Chaser, editor and publisher, Paul Bradshaw and he took on commissions that mirrored Straight No Chaser’s uncompromising, outernational, cross generational musical vision. Working predominently in black & white his work is part of a lineage which gave us seminal jazz photographers like Herman Leonard and William Claxton and like them he has produced an expansive range of powerful and moving portraits that reflect our times while uniting different generations of cutting edge artists and musicians.
Back in 1988, after studying photography at the Royal College of Art, Williams met up with the Chaser crew. They had just launched a “designer fanzine” dedicated to hip, wayward genius, Thelonious Monk and committed to what they called “The Freedom Principle”. Peter is an integral member of Straight No Chaser’ worldwide family and maintains a unique and long-standing working relationship with both Paul Bradshaw and with the magazine’s art director - Ian ‘Swifty’ Swift. The results of this relationship are manifested in this powerful collection of images that features influential nu-generation dons like DJ Shadow, Reprazent, Sizzla, Soweto Kinch, The Roots, Courtney Pine and Cassandra Wilson alongside spiritual jazz legends like Don Cherry, Pharoah Sanders, Jayne Cortez, McCoy Tyner, Yusef Lateef, Steve Reid and Nina Simone. On the global front there are outstanding portraits of Brasilian songbird Flora Purim, Mali’s majestic Oumou Sangare, the unstoppable Rai rebel - Khaled, the late great Maskanda queen Busi Mhlongo and that former Brazilian Minister for Culture - Gilberto Gil.
There’s humour and humanity in these shots and an essential element of surprise – like Pete’s image of Miles Davis at London’s Festival Hall, horn at the ready, floating in the air like an eerie apparition. This show is, without doubt, one of the highlights of this year’s London International Jazz Festival and these images are a joy to behold.

The Sessions!

14th Nov@ 12 – 3pm pm: At 1pm SNC & Maverik present: Chasin’ The Vision: An open discussion with the photographer, Pete Williams & Straight No Chaser’s Paul Bradshaw facilitated by Jason Jules (Garmsville) + Live music: Freestyle & Beyond.
19th Nov. 6 - 9pm: Live: The Funky End Of Things – An Open Rehearsal.
Fresh from a world tour with violinist Nigel Kennedy, Jazz Warrior and Vibes master, Orphy Robinson, is the Musical Director for all the live music at The Chaser Years: The Photographic Art of Peter Williams.

The Maverik Showroom, 68-72 Redchurch Street. London E2 7DP
12th-20th November 2010 (11th Nov. Private View)
Weekday Opening times: midday – 6pm.
Weekend Opening times: midday – 4pm

To Be Announced: Chasin’ The Vision: An early evening open discussion facilitated by Jason Jules (Garmsville) with Pete Williams (photographer), Paul Bradshaw (Chaser) and Ian Swift (Swifty)
For more information on The Chaser Years - The Photographic Art Of Peter Williams contact Paul Bradshaw: pb.straightnochaser@gmail.com or Jason Jules: mrjasonjules@aol.co.uk

For all press enquiries, image requests & sales please contact Angelo Carnielo Angelo@maverikagency.com
Maverik Showroom – Tel: 0207 7739 60002 www.maverikshowroom.com or Paul Bradshaw on 0208 800 8982 / pb.straightnochaser@gmail.com.See more